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Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 5:42 pm

N. Korea Gives Media A Peek At Heir Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un, the youngest son of North Korean leader Jim Jong Il, was officially introduced to the world as the country's next leader Sunday. In an unusual move for the secretive nation, about 100 members of the international press were allowed to cover ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-11T13:12:47Z)

David Toms takes 2-shot lead at McGladrey

St . Simons Island, Ga. — David Toms shot a 4-under 66 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Joe Durant in the McGladrey Classic, the second of the PGA Tour's five Fall Series events. Toms, 43, coming off a first-round 64, had a 10-under 130 total on ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-09T10:59:09Z)

OBITUARY: Lloyd Lawrence Gitchel

Lloyd Lawrence Gitchel was born to Lloyd Bentley and Barbara (Corbett) Gitchel Nov. 28, 1923, at Traverse City, Mich.   Lawrence was a 1942 graduate of Freeport High School and a 1944 graduate of Coyne Electrical School, Chicago. He was first employed in ... (Source: Freeport Journal Standard 2010-10-11T22:16:49Z)

Couple unknowingly buy human skeleton at yard sale

TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida couple thought they were buying a Halloween decoration at a yard sale, but it turns out they bought a real human skeleton. Judith and Mitchell Fletcher paid $8 for what they thought were a box of scary holiday decorations at a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-11T23:21:15Z)

U.S. Grenade May Have Killed British Taliban Hostage

LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that a British aid worker killed in an American rescue raid in Afghanistan last week may have been killed by a grenade detonated by a United States special forces unit — not by her Taliban captors, as ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-11T16:54:42Z)

White House adviser casts doubt on …

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser questioned the need Sunday for a blanket stoppage of all home foreclosures, even as pressure grows on the Obama administration to do something about mounting evidence that banks have used inaccurate documents ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-11T23:49:53Z)

Liverpool court battle starts as new bid looms, SOC

LONDON (AP) — The legal battle to force Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. to sell the Liverpool soccer club to the Boston Red Sox parent company reaches London's High Court tomorrow. Meanwhile, a Singaporean billionaire is ready to announce an improved ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-10-12T00:11:21Z)

David Toms shoots 66 to take McGladrey Classic lead

S T. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — David Toms shot a 4-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Joe Durant in the McGladrey Classic, the second of the PGA Tour's five Fall Series events. The 43-year-old Toms, coming off a first-round 64, had a 10-under ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-09T15:52:39Z)

David Axelrod doubts need to halt foreclosures

Monday, October 11, 2010 A top White House adviser questioned the need Sunday for a blanket stoppage of all home foreclosures, even as pressure grows on the Obama administration to do something about mounting evidence that banks have used inaccurate ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-11T12:37:00Z)

David Toms takes McGladrey Classic lead in bid for first win since 2006

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. - David Toms shot a 4-under 66 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Joe Durant in the McGladrey Classic, the second of the PGA Tour's five Fall Series events. The 43-year-old Toms, coming off a first-round 64, had a 10-under 130 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T07:44:42Z)

US grenade explosion may have killed British hostage

British hostage Linda Norgrove could have been killed by a U.S. grenade explosion during an attempt to rescue her in Afghanistan, Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday. Helicopter-borne elite troops discovered Norgrove mortally wounded after fighting ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-11T12:22:41Z)

Goracke, Gilbert T.

Gilbert T. Goracke, 90, of Tecumseh, passed away Oct. 7, 2010 at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh. He was born to Theodore and Hattie (Pella) Goracke at Hope, Kan. He was a farmer. Survivors: daughters, Pat Little and husband David of Crab Orchard, Linda Wheeler ... (Source: Lincoln Journal Star 2010-10-10T08:56:17Z)

Florida couple looking for Halloween decorations find real human skeleton at yard sale

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida couple thought they were buying a Halloween decoration at a yard sale, but it turns out they bought a real human skeleton. Judith and Mitchell Fletcher paid $8 for what they thought were a box of scary holiday decorations at ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-10-11T21:41:02Z)

Liverpool board agrees on sale to Red Sox owners

Liverpool's board agreed to sell the debt-riddled Premier League club to the owners of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, but may have to take legal action to force out the existing American owners. Current co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. h ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T16:27:15Z)

Texas governor chides U.S. over border incident

SAN ANTONIO, Texas ? Gov. Rick Perry said Monday he's disheartened that the wife of a missing Colorado native who was reported shot by pirates on a Texas-Mexico border lake hasn't heard from U.S. federal officials. Perry said he spoke with Tiffany Hartley ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T22:16:49Z)

Kim Yong Nam, Zhou Yongkang

EDITORS: THIS CORRECTS SPELLING OF KIM YONG NAM**In this photo released by Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service, North Korea's Parliament President Kim Yong Nam, right, greets visiting top Chinese Communist Party official Zhou Yongkang, a ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-10-10T04:09:57Z)

Sedlacek, Edward J.

Edward J. Sedlacek, 90, of David City, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, at David Place in David City. Edward was born April 11, 1920 to Joseph and Mary (Novak) Sedlacek on a farm near Pleasant Dale. He was a farmer and raised hogs. On Aug. 17, 1943 ... (Source: Lincoln Journal Star 2010-10-05T08:33:34Z)

Kim Jong Il's heir debuts at massive parade in North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade Sunday alongside his youngest son and heir apparent in a massive coming-out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young man. Kim Jong Un, believed to be ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-11T13:48:35Z)

Bank goes to court to push through Liverpool sale to Red Sox as Singaporean prepares fresh bid

LONDON - The legal battle to force Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. to sell Liverpool to the Boston Red Sox parent company reaches London's High Court on Tuesday, while a Singaporean billionaire is ready to announce an improved bid for the soccer team. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T23:28:24Z)

Recap: Golden State vs. Sacramento

Monta Ellis scored 18 points and dished out six assists, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 95-86 win over the Sacramento Kings in preseason action. Stephen Curry added 15 points and seven rebounds, while David Lee had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-11T05:06:02Z)

Mexico seeks 2 suspects in reported lake shooting

Authorities are searching for a pair of Mexican brothers they suspect in the reported border-lake shooting of a missing American, a police official in the border state of Tamaulipas said Sunday. David Hartley has not been seen since his wife reported the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-10T23:08:07Z)

Ohio GOP candidate Iott defends Nazi re-enactments

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Republican congressional candidate from Ohio, countering criticism from a House GOP leader, said Monday that he did nothing wrong by wearing a Nazi uniform while participating in World War II re-enactments. Rich Iott told The Associated ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-11T23:49:53Z)

North Korea's Kim, heir apparent son appear on live TV

Pyongyang, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son, heir apparent Kim Jong Un, appeared together a massive military parade Sunday held amid celebrations marking the foundation of the country's ruling party. State television in a rare ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-10T17:38:50Z)

Mexico seeks 2 in reported lake shooting

About 100 friends and supporters of a David Hartley, who was reportedly shot and killed by Mexican pirates, rallied at the Mexican consulate in Denver on Oct. 8 to call on authorities to bring his body back to the United States. NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-10-11T16:40:23Z)

Newcomer Lee Leads Warriors Past Kings

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - David Lee had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Monta Ellis added 18 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Sunday night. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - David Lee had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Monta Ellis added 18 ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-10-11T04:58:52Z)

NBA-X: Lee leads Warriors to easy preseason win over Kings

OAKLAND, Calif. -- David Lee had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Monta Ellis added 18 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Sunday night. Stephen Curry scored 15 points and had seven rebounds for the Warriors (2-0), who led by ... (Source: TSN 2010-10-11T04:58:52Z)

Couple buys real human skeleton at yard sale

A couple thought they were buying a Halloween decoration at a yard sale, but it turns out they bought a real human skeleton. Judith and Mitchell Fletcher paid $8 for what they thought were a box of scary holiday decorations at a yard sale in Brandon. When ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T20:50:55Z)

Top Chinese leader praises North Korea

BEIJING -- Close ally China on Monday invited Kim Jong Il and North Korea's new leadership to visit the country, state media reported, in apparent approval for his reclusive regime's planned succession. The invitation was made in a meeting in Pyongyang ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-11T13:19:57Z)

British hostage may have been killed by US grenade: Cameron

LONDON (AFP) – A British aid worker who died in an attempt to rescue her from her Taliban kidnappers in Afghanistan may have been killed by a grenade detonated by US troops, Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday. Linda Norgrove, 36, was abducted on ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-11T22:59:46Z)

North Koreans behind Kim's son, official says

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — A top official said Friday that North Koreans will be honored to follow the youngest son of Kim Jong Il as the third-generation leader of the communist nation. The remarks were the first official comment about the future of ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-09T12:32:13Z)

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